pellitory
Collocations
2ADJ.
common, dried, old, yellow
PREP.
in, into, up
Definitions
noun
Pellitory of the wall (Parietaria officinalis).
The dried herb Pellitory made up into an electuary with honey, or the juice of the herb, or the decoction thereof made up with sugar or honey, is a singular remedy for any old or dry cough, the shortness of breath, and wheezing in the throat.
Any plant of the genus Parietaria.
There are some who advise taking the noxious herb savory; in my judgment it is poison. Or they mix pepper with the seed of prickly nettle and yellow pellitory pounded in old wine.
Any plant of the genus Parietaria.
Any plant of the genus Parietaria.
Any plant of the genus Parietaria.
noun
Pellitory of Spain (Anacyclus pyrethrum), a plant containing an oil once used for toothaches and facial neuralgia.
Common Pellitory is a very common plant, and will not be kept in our gardens without diligent looking to.
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Synonyms
noun — a small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once u
- pellitory-of-spain
noun — herb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and sm
- pellitory-of-the-wall
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3The dried herb Pellitory made up into an electuary with honey, or the juice of the herb, or the decoction thereof made up with sugar or honey, is a singular remedy for any old or dry cough, the shortn
WiktionaryThere are some who advise taking the noxious herb savory; in my judgment it is poison. Or they mix pepper with the seed of prickly nettle and yellow pellitory pounded in old wine.
WiktionaryCommon Pellitory is a very common plant, and will not be kept in our gardens without diligent looking to.
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